Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, with performance heavily dictated by the graphics settings selected. The data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. This combination ranks in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations, but the measured frame rates indicate it remains a viable option for smooth gameplay at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable decline as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 168.2 FPS, which falls to 121.5 FPS at High, and 79.8 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset delivers 116.7 FPS, High produces 85.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 50.8 FPS. At 4K, the performance ceiling is much lower: Low yields 67.8 FPS, High provides 46.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.4 FPS.

This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system has considerable headroom, with even the Ultra preset maintaining nearly 80 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces average frame rates by roughly 30% across most settings, suggesting a growing GPU limitation. The jump from 1440p to 4K is far more punishing, with High settings dropping from 85.4 FPS to 46.7 FPS—a 45% reduction. This steep decline at 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component; the CPU has ample capacity to feed frames at lower resolutions, but the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot sustain high frame rates when pixel count quadruples.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 14 Gbps effective. The card features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These specifications place the GPU at the 65th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands, as the data does not show any VRAM-related stutters or crashes. At 1080p, the GPU can push frame rates well above 120 FPS on Low, but the Ultra preset at 1080p (79.8 FPS) and High at 1440p (85.4 FPS) suggest the card operates near its limits when textures and effects are maxed. The 4K results confirm this: even at Medium settings, the average FPS is 53.8, which is just above the 50 FPS threshold typically considered playable.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER sits within a tight performance band. The NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307 (0.5% higher), the GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 22006 (0.9% lower), and the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (2.3% higher). This indicates the GPU is well-matched against similar-generation hardware, though it lacks the headroom of newer architectures.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a multi-core score of 21914 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3093, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it provides the necessary foundation for high frame rates at 1080p. The 168.2 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the i5-14400F can feed the GPU with enough data to saturate its output. The processor's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this Action RPG, which does not appear to be heavily multithreaded based on the scaling pattern.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513 average score, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, 0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584, -0.2% delta). These scores are nearly identical, indicating the i5-14400F performs on par with these alternatives in general compute tasks. However, in Greedfall, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU's limitations are the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1044th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 61st percentile. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing (65th percentile) and the CPU's higher-tier performance (88th percentile), resulting in a system that is balanced but not exceptional for this title.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is capable of supporting higher-end GPUs, the RTX 2070 SUPER holds back the overall combination. The measured frame rates at 1440p High (85.4 FPS) and 4K High (46.7 FPS) show that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can deliver smooth performance. At 4K, users would need to drop to Low settings to achieve a playable 67.8 FPS, which undermines the visual fidelity that higher resolutions are meant to provide.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank indicates the system is positioned in the middle of the pack. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's benchmark scores are close to those of processors that typically pair with stronger graphics cards. For Greedfall, this means the combo is adequate for high-refresh-rate 1080p play and solid 1440p performance, but it will struggle at 4K with demanding settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1440p High achieves 85.4 FPS, which is smooth, while 4K High drops to 46.7 FPS. For a balance of quality and performance, 1440p High is recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, while the NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307, a 0.5% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.9% lower at 22006.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The frame rate drops from 85.4 FPS at 1440p High to 46.7 FPS at 4K High, while the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread design is sufficient for the game's demands.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 79.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for most displays.

*Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues in Greedfall?*

A: No, the data shows no VRAM-related performance drops. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1044th out of 1705 combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for optimal settings. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 168.2 FPS, Medium at 129.5 FPS, High at 121.5 FPS, and Ultra at 79.8 FPS. For the best experience at 1080p, High settings offer a strong balance of visual quality and performance, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (92.4 FPS) and High preset (85.4 FPS) both provide smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 50.8 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but is below ideal. For 1440p, High is the recommended choice, as it maintains high fidelity without sacrificing fluidity.

At 4K, the options are more limited. Low settings achieve 67.8 FPS, Medium yields 53.8 FPS, High produces 46.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.4 FPS. For 4K gaming, Low or Medium are the only viable presets, with Medium offering better visuals at a still-playable 53.8 FPS. The steep drop from Medium to High at 4K indicates that the GPU cannot handle the additional load, so users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or Low settings. Overall, the data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering 85.4 FPS with good visual quality, while 4K should be reserved for users who prioritize resolution over frame rate.